HAIR & HEAT

Ultimate Guide: How To Straighten Your Hair On The Go!

19 FEBRUARY '25

Struggling to maintain perfect, sleek, shiny hair on the go? Read on for our hair hacks.

WRITTEN BY KEEO

Introduction

Battling static, dryness, and the clock can make styling a challenge.

Spending hours on our hair in the morning is a luxury most of us can’t afford. But we still want to look pulled together and professional.

Good news—with the KEEO Genius Straightener and the right preparation, you can achieve salon-smooth hair with body and shine.

Unlike traditional straighteners, KEEO's innovative design minimises heat damage while locking in a long-lasting hold.

In this blog, we provide top tips and answer your most-asked questions about how to straighten your hair quickly and safely.

Essentials for Straightening Hair on the Go

Straightening your hair quickly while protecting its health requires the right tools.

You will need:

Your go-to styling tool

KEEO Genius for salon-smooth results, with less damage.

Heat-protecting spray

TRESemmé Heat Defence Care & Protect Spray. to protect while styling.

An anti-static brush

An anti-static brush to tame flyaways for a sleek finish.

Clips for sectioning

Hair Clips for sectioning make styling easier and more controlled.

A straightening lotion

Look for ones with Keratin, such as VO5 Smoothly Does It Lotions.

A blow-out balm

TIGI Catwalk Blow-OutBalm shields from heat while deeply conditioning.

How to Straighten Your Hair Without Heat in 5 Minutes

Traditional straighteners can cause damage with frequent use, but the KEEO Genius Straightener is different. Designed with gentler heat technology, it allows for regular styling without excessive damage.

For those days when you want to extend your style or reduce heat exposure even further, here are some heat-free techniques to maintain straight, sleek hair:

  1. Start your straightening prep in the shower with a smoothing shampoo and conditioner, such as Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo & Conditioner.
  2. Apply a nourishing hair mask. or intensive leave-in conditioner at least once a week to keep hair hydrated.
  3. Use a lightweight serum on towel-dried hair to keep it sleek and polished.
  4. Air-dry your hair. Brush with a boar bristle brush (or vegan bristle brush) from the ends to the roots, working slowly in sections.
  5. Sleep on silk! A silk hair wrap or pillowcase helps maintain smooth, straight locks overnight. Only do this once the hair is completely dry.

Swapping your straighteners for one of these heat-free methods a few days a week will relieve the strain on your hair and enable it to recover better between styling sessions.

What Heat Should You Straighten Your Hair At?

The ideal straightening temperature depends on your hair type. For most hair, 150–190°C is effective while minimising damage. Below are the recommended temperature settings:

  • Fine or damaged hair: 120–150°C (250–300°F)
  • Normal, healthy hair: 150–190°C (300–375°F)
  • Thick or coarse hair: 190–230°C (375–450°F)
  • Bleached or coloured hair: 150-180°C (300-350°F)
  • Curly hair: 204°C (Up to 400°F)

The KEEO Genius is designed to heat to 190°C - the perfect setting for most hair types, in minutes, ensuring sleek results while preventing excessive heat damage. Its advanced heat control technology allows for safe daily use without pulling, snagging, or drying out your hair.

How Often Should You Straighten Your Hair?

How often you should straighten your hair depends on your hair type, its condition, and the tools you use. Traditional straighteners may limit you to once or twice a week, but the KEEO Genius Straightener is designed for gentler, more frequent styling without excessive heat, even restoring health to damaged hair.

Because it uses advanced heat control to minimise damage, 83% of users said they could straighten their hair more often without concerns of dryness or breakage. (TryIt Product report, tested on 94 consumers).

You can use serums, anti-humidity sprays, and creams to maintain your style between straightening. Avoid touching your hair as much as you can, and use a gentle dry shampoo if you have an oily hair scalp.

And because this intelligent straightener keeps hair sleek and smooth for up to 48 hours, you can enjoy longer-lasting straight styles with fewer touch-ups.

How To Protect Your Hair This Winter

When the temperature drops, shifts in the air cause the moisture levels outside to drop dramatically, drying out your hair, and making it brittle and prone to breakages. It also reduces your hair's natural volume. Central heating and pulling clothing on or off can exacerbate the problem.

While hair is dryer in the winter, it can also be prone to frizz, particularly if you have a natural wave or curl in your hair.

The KEEO Genius helps lock in moisture while reducing heat damage, making it perfect for cold-weather styling. With the right care, you can maintain sleek, healthy hair all year round. In winter, that means giving your hair a little extra TLC.

You can protect your hair by:

  • Using a gentle straightener with smart heat control, contoured plates, and a protective air gap, like the KEEO Genius Straightener, to minimise moisture loss while styling.
  • Braiding damp hair and letting it air-dry
  • Taking care of your scalp
  • Using anti-humidity and frizz products
  • Investing in a satin pillowcase
  • Using silk-lined hats
Quick Hacks for Sleek, Straight Hair on the Go

  • Carry the KEEO Genius Straightener - its lightweight design makes styling on the go effortless
  • Keep a ‘touch up’ kit in your handbag
  • Section your hair
  • Invest in travel-size versions of your favourite hair-smoothing creams and sprays

Conclusion

You can achieve salon-straight hair on the go with minimal damage and long-lasting hold. You just need to prep your hair beforehand and use the correct tools and products.

The KEEO Genius Hair Straightener is a game changer, enabling you to heat-style your hair and keep it healthy even in winter or on the go.

Ready for effortless, sleek hair anytime, anywhere? Try our ingenious straightener today and experience the hair revolution.

Have a hair hack we’ve missed? We’d love to add it to our list. Equally, if you have a haircare issue we haven’t yet covered, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

FAQ

Yes, there are several heat-free methods to straighten hair, such as sectioning, wrapping, smoothing creams, and brushing techniques. These techniques, combined with towel or air drying, are ideal for minimising heat damage.

Typically, yes. That’s why the KEEO Genius is such a welcome innovation. 

A traditional straightening tool can cause dryness and breakage with frequent use, but ours is designed for gentler daily styling. Its patented advanced heat control minimises damage, so you can straighten more often while keeping your hair smooth and healthy. For best results, use heat protectant sprays and hydrating treatments alongside KEEO for optimal hair health. 

When you straighten your hair - use heat protectant sprays, deep-conditioning treatments, and lower heat settings to minimise the damage.

Look for compact, lightweight designs with fast charging and adjustable heat settings. The KEEO Genius is light enough not to weigh down your luggage and heats to the optimal temperature of 190°C within minutes. 

Tip: Check your straightener can be used abroad before you go. The KEEO Genius is dual voltage, so it works globally with an adapter.

  • Apply a moisturising heat protectant before using any tools.
  • Avoid overusing heat to prevent dryness.
  • Use hydrating masks or serums weekly to restore moisture.
  • Use the KEEO Genius gentle straightener for a light touch with 50% less tension on your hair.

No, because your hair is not the same in winter as in the warmer months. 

Winter hair is drier, duller, weaker, and flatter yet frizzier.

If you want straight, smooth, sleek and healthy hair in the winter, you need to concentrate on hydration and anti-frizz products. 

That’s why the KEEO Genius Straightener is a must-have for every season. With its advanced heat technology, it adapts to your hair’s needs, restoring shine, maintaining health, and delivering sleek, frizz-free results no matter the weather.